West Torrens Art Prize 2026
Theme – Only in West Torrens
Entries for the West Torrens Art Prize 2026 are now closed.
The theme for this year’s Art Prize is Only in West Torrens represented in 2d artwork mediums including but not exclusive to painting, photography, drawing and mixed media .
Exhibition
The Shortlisted exhibition will open to public on Friday 30 October until Sunday 22 November in the West Torrens Auditorium Gallery.
Visitors to the exhibition are invited to vote for the People’s Choice Prize which will be announced on Monday 23 November.
| Day |
Opening hours |
| Monday |
Closed |
| Tuesday |
12pm – 6pm |
| Wednesday |
8am – 6pm |
| Thursday |
12pm – 4pm |
| Friday |
10am – 12pm & 3pm – 6pm |
| Saturday |
10am – 4pm |
| Sunday |
1pm – 4pm |
Prizes
There is a total prize pool of $6500. A panel of judges will choose the following prize winners based on skill, artistry and reflection of the theme. The winners will be announced at the exhibition launch on Thursday 29 October.
- $4,000 West Torrens Art Prize
- $1,000 Highly Commended Prize x 2
- $500 People’s Choice Prize
West Torrens Art Prize 2026 terms and conditions
Key dates
| Item |
Date |
| Entries Open |
Wednesday 1 July |
| Entries Close |
Wednesday 30 September |
| Shortlisting of entries |
Monday 5 - Monday 12 October |
| Shortlisted artists to be notified |
Wednesday 14 October |
| Delivery of shortlisted works |
Thursday 22 October |
| Judging of final prizes |
Wednesday 28 October |
| WTAP exhibition launch |
Thursday 29 October |
| WTAP exhibition |
Friday 30 October - Sunday 22 November |
| People's Choice Prize announced |
Monday 23 November |
| Artwork to be collected |
Tuesday 24 November |